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Bed hanging (Headcloth)
1929-1969
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silk
Museum Object Number
1955.0743.003
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1955.0743.003
Object Name
Bed hanging (Headcloth)
Category
Textiles (Furnishing)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
This bed hanging was probably made at Winterthur or in New York City.
Secondary Place of Origin
United States; North America
Secondary Origin Notes
Previously attributed to France or Italy 1700-1725, this fabric was probably made in the United States in the twentieth century.
Date
1929-1969
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, pinned on tag
Inscription: "55.743.3" (blue ink)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left, twill tape
Inscription: "2 E - PORT ROYAL/back Bed Curtain/April-May-June/Nov-Dec" (typed)
Type: Label
Location: Reverse, bottom left
Inscription: "SEASON 2#4" (stamped in red)
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Silk
Techniques
- Woven (plain)
Dimensions (inches)
75 (H) x 79.5 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
190.5 (H) x 201.93 (W)